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[paulalou]

There is only one Ernest that matches RASC regiment. None match the regiment number.

He is: Ernest Willie Mills born about 1884,  living in Plaistow. Next of kin: father, William Mills of Suffolk.

Is this likely to be your Ernest?

[Lookin2]

No, that is one of the five I got on Free Ancestry.  His middle name that he did not use was Sydney.  I don't know how much the M's may be in the "Burnt Series" I cannot think of any other reason that he cannot be found.  Thank you for trying.

[paulalou]

I can only presume that his records were destroyed during the WW2 bombing raids. Unless Ancestry has misclassified them, ie. read the incorrect regiment.

I could search through the other Ernest Mills records just incase he was also attached to another regiment - my great great uncle was transferred between 3 regiments during the war.

[Lookin2]

I think you may be right re "Burnt Series". You say so many Mills turned up I was hoping he would be amongst them.  He was a lorry driver in France and I really would have liked to know what battle/area  he fought in.  On his Medal Roll Card it lists his Regiment as ASC and on his Discharge he was listed as RASC but I believe it is  the same London, Middx. Regiment. 

[paulalou]

ASC is the Army Service Corps.

[Lookin2]

Yes, thought so. Do you know if the "Burnt Series" are listed under a separate heading/file?

[TSB]

i am trying to find james crompton army records it comes up no match found  can you help?

[paulalou]

i am trying to find james crompton army records it comes up no match found can you help?

There are service records for 42 James Cromptons and pension records for 12.

I'd need some more information such as one of a possible middle name, date of birth, regiment, regimnet number etc.

[TSB]

paulalou
thank you for your help.
james crompton born 1885 died 3 september.1916.
26238  20th bn manchester regiment
hope this info helps
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